St. Thomas College Thrissur has a commendable track record in both student placements and the achievements of its alumni. Here's an overview:​

 Placement Overview

The college's Career Guidance and Placement Cell actively facilitates student placements, offering training in soft skills, communication, and interview techniques. Annually, over 100 students secure positions through campus recruitment drives. ​

  Placement Statistics

• Placement Rate: Approximately 20% to 30% of students are placed each year, varying by department. ​
• Average Salary: Around ₹3.4 LPA for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. ​
• Highest Package: Reported up to ₹30 LPA in recent years. ​

  Recruiting Companies

Prominent companies that have recruited from the college include:​

• IT & Consulting: Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Accenture, Cognizant, Deloitte​
• Banking & Finance: Federal Bank, South Indian Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank​
• Others: BYJU'S, Reliance Group, Asian Paints, MRF​

These companies offer opportunities across various sectors, ensuring a broad spectrum of career paths for graduates. ​

 Notable Alumni

St. Thomas College's alumni have made significant contributions across diverse fields:​

  Politics & Public Service

• E. M. S. Namboodiripad: First Chief Minister of Kerala and a key figure in Indian communist politics.​
• C. Achutha Menon: Former Chief Minister of Kerala.​
• Panampilly Govinda Menon: Former Union Minister and Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin.​
• Joseph Mundassery: Education Minister of Kerala and literary critic.​

 Arts & Entertainment

• Biju Menon: Renowned Malayalam film actor.​
• Sathyan Anthikad: Acclaimed film director and screenwriter.​
• Ouseppachan: Award-winning music director.​
• Shine Tom Chacko: Popular actor in Malayalam cinema.​

  Academia & Literature

• Eknath Easwaran: Internationally respected spiritual teacher and author.​
• E. D. Jemmis: Padma Shri awardee and professor at IISER.​
• George Menachery: Historian and scholar.​

  Business & Industry

• Kochouseph Chittilappilly: Founder of V-Guard Industries Ltd.​
• Atlas Ramachandran: Entrepreneur and former banker.​

The college's alumni network spans over 5,000 professionals globally, contributing to various sectors and industries.